Single mothers can have the biggest financial obstacles, but, they aren’t necessarily doomed. Here are some tips from our friends at MainStreet.com.
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Where Single Mothers Can Go To Get Their Career Back In Gear
By Laura Moran
Single mothers, whether teens like Jamie Lynn Spears, a 17 year old, or established career women, such as Bridget Moynahan, 37, face a common challenge. At some point they need to get back to work so they can start making money.
And while recent box office hits such as Juno (NWS) and Knocked Up (GE) can make unwed motherhood entertaining: The reality is that single motherhood isn’t always fun or glamorous, and it can be especially difficult for girls who are still children themselves.
However, in this very connected world, there are some new options for new mothers.
Victoria Grace, a co-founder of Work It, Mom! says that some of the best resources for moms, at any age, are social networking sites. Both general sites like Facebook or MySpace are great but there are also sites specific to motherhood such as Work it, Mom!, The First 30 Days, a site dedicated to helping people through life changes, and Working Moms Refuge. All of these provide, guidance, advice and help for moms who may be making the decision to head back to work (or into a money-making side gig).
“You can post a question or join a group,” says Grace. “They are places that all moms can bounce ideas off of each other. Mom’s trust each other so there is a real value to it. They also work because they not only offer advice but emotional support as well.â€
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